“Now you are Christ’s body, and each of you is a member of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27 “And God put all things under Christ’s feet, and gave him to the church as head over all things. Now the church is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in
The LORD passed by before him and proclaimed: “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness, keeping loyal love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin.” Exodus 34:6–7a Into the Text If you were to describe God
Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, along with the whole remnant of the people, obeyed the Lord their God. They responded favorably to the message of the prophet Haggai, who spoke just as the Lord their God had instructed him, and the people
“The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone – it will come back on him.“ Proverbs 26:27 Into the Text We often see the theme of revenge playing out in movies or TV shows—one person sets a trap for another, only
I no longer call you slaves, because the slave does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because I have revealed to you everything I heard from my Father. John 15:15 Into the Text Jesus is the best friend you always wished you
For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help. Hebrews
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19:38 Into the Text This week we will read the passion narratives, beginning with Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and concluding with His resurrection. As Jesus headed for
Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:2 Into the Text God has placed something sacred in your hands. It may not always feel like much. From the outside, it might seem small, ordinary, or even unnoticed. But what God has placed
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest parts of the earth. Acts 1:8 Into the Text The Savior of the world had come and is
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1 Into the Text So far, Paul has taught how believers should conduct themselves within the church and within their marriages. He now extends his teaching to include the relationship between parents and their children as well